Rise Above the Pecking: When Eagles Don’t Fight Back”

What do you do when people can’t stop criticizing your choices, questioning your vision, or doubting your calling? In this powerful episode of Just Lori: I Can Only Be Me, Lori takes us on a real, heartfelt, and faith-filled journey inspired by the story of eagles and crows.It all started with a Facebook post from a pastor friend: the crow is the only bird bold enough to peck at an eagle. But here’s the revelation—while the crow pecks, the eagle doesn’t fight back. The eagle simply rises higher until the crow can’t breathe in the thinner air and falls away on its own.This truth sparked a powerful reflection for Lori about how we handle “crows” in our own lives—those people who drain our energy, criticize our purpose, and try to pull us into unnecessary battles. Instead of wasting time defending ourselves, we’re called to soar above.In this episode, you’ll hear:Lori’s personal stories about facing criticism while building her design business and braiding career.A real talk moment about family, friends, and even clients who tried to minimize her gifts.The spiritual shift that came through Isaiah 40:31—reminding us that God designed us to mount up with wings as eagles.Practical strategies for identifying your “crows” and creating an elevation strategy that keeps you focused on peace, joy, and purpose.Encouragement to trust God’s process, knowing your obedience and praise will take you to altitudes where negativity can’t follow.This isn’t just about ignoring haters—it’s about changing your atmosphere, aligning with God’s Word, and walking in your authentic calling without apology. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel empowered to rise above distractions and soar into your destiny.Key Takeaway: You don’t have to fight every crow. You just have to elevate.💡 Challenge of the Week:Identify your crows.Create your elevation strategy.Change your atmosphere.Trust the process and keep soaring.🙏 Closing out with a heartfelt prayer, Lori reminds you that your identity as a child of God makes you unstoppable. The crows might peck, but they can’t hang where you’re going.✨ Whether you’re facing criticism in your career, family, or personal growth, this episode will remind you to keep your eyes on God and your wings spread wide.📅 Listen now! New episodes drop every Tuesday at 12 PM CST on all major platforms—or visit:👉 bit.ly/JustLoriPodcast👉 www.justlori.biz/episodesStay authentic. Stay bold. Keep soaring, eagle! 🦅💜